Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, the University of South Africa (2012-2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Briefly News (2017-present)

Awards: Best Appealing Storytelling: Highest Average Pageviews, 2023 by Briefly News

Maryn Blignaut is the Human Interest manager and feature writer. She holds a BA degree in Communication Science, which she obtained from the University of South Africa in 2016. She joined the Briefly - South African News team shortly after graduating and has over six years of experience in the journalism field. Maryn passed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative), as well as a set of trainings for journalists by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at: maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1263 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Man set to "marry out" 10 of his children on same day, causes stir online

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Man shares sweet note he found in little daughter's school book about her dreams

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Lady graduates a year early, gathers A+ in all courses, gets set for her masters

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Humble photo of billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, wife melts hearts

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Woman gives birth to 2nd child after 16 years of waiting, many congratulate her

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Man shares inspiring career success, photos trailed by massive reactions

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Mom suffering from cancer painfully tells 6-year-old son she will die soon

The hardest thing Nadia Chaudhri has had to do was not accepting that she has Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer, but telling her six-year-old son that she will soon die.

Engineer develops drone that can detect criminals in any forest

A Nigerian robotic engineer has come up with a drone that can help identify criminal elements in forests. He said its production will create opportunities.

Heartwarming moment father bathes his newborn baby, videos goes viral

Videos showing a father taking a good care of his son while he bathed and dressed him up have got many people applauding his nursing skill on social media.

Woman puts smiles on poor pupils' faces as she buys them shoes

A generous woman has got people talking with her kind gesture after buying shoes for poor pupils who trek miles barefooted. Many people have commended her.

Queen Elizabeth II saddened after death of puppy gifted to her

Queen Elizabeth II's dead dog, Fergus, was one of two gifted to her by her son, Prince Andrew, to help lift her spirits after her husband was hospitalised.

Inside Coober Pedy, an incredible underground city in Australia

Owing to the scorching on the surface the people in the city of Coober Pedy now live underground. Photos of their fine underground structures has wowed many.

Woman, 75, busts a move to popular Michael Jackson song, video goes viral

The video of an old woman showing great steps to Michael Jackson's song has got many people talking on social media as they were marvelled by her great energy.

Inside rapper Big Sean’s R176m dazzling mansion he shares with his mum

Rapper Big Sean owns a stunning mansion in Malibu where he's been living with his mum since late 2019. He does not allow guests inside with their shoes on.

Man builds his grave and monument, celebrates burial before his death

While still alive hale and healthy, A Nigerian man Chief Clement Usoro has made necessary preparations for his death by building his grave and writing his will.

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